The Blunt and The Beautiful

• The Week That Was: Cults, Catfishes, Conspiracies… and Skincare.

  Kate and Tansy dive deep into the doco that’s got everyone spiralling: Unknown Number — the real-life horror story where a mum catfishes her own daughter with hundreds of abusive texts, then reenacts it on camera like it’s amateur theatre. It’s Kathy Bates meets iMessage and it’s as unhinged as it sounds.Then it’s on to Elizabeth Gilbert’s new memoir — part euthanasia confessional, part drug-fuelled awakening — and the latest headlines causing chaos:The Victorian bushland manhuntFar-right extremism on the rise in AustraliaSydney Sweeney’s rumoured romance with Scooter Braun (yes, that Scooter Braun)Swifties still reeling after Kate likened Taylor to rice crackersAlso, let’s welcome our new sponsor: Sukin! Finally, something hydrating to balance out this week’s emotional dehydration. Skincare that doesn’t scream. Just like us.🎧 Press play for cults, chaos, true crime, and clean skin.#TheWeekThatWas #BluntAndTheBeautiful #SukinSponsor #TrueCrimeDoco #UnknownNumberNetflix #ElizabethGilbert #FarRightAustralia #SydneySweeney #CultTok #MotherDaughterPodcast #PopCulturePodcast #SkincareMeetsScandal #PodcastAustralia #SukinSkincare

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• Pop Culture That Shaped Us: Backstage Brats & Vampire Crushes

  This week, Kate and Tansy get deeply nostalgic (and wildly unhinged) as they unpack the creative roots and cultural moments that shaped who they are - from stage shows in the living room to sexual awakenings via Charlie's Angels and True Blood.They dive into how childhood play, fashion, television, and early artistic influences paved the way for lives in writing and theatre. Along the way, they explore tall poppy syndrome, bossy little girls with big plans, Fran Fine, Judy Moody, awkward vampire crushes, and that one haircut that changed everything.It’s funny, personal, and occasionally chaotic - but always reflective and full of heart.This episode is proudly brought to you by Stitch Nest, a Melbourne-based embroidery studio creating personalized gifts, uniforms, and keepsakes. Visit stitchnest.com.au and use the code BLUNT for 10% off your next order.Why creative confidence starts in childhood (even if it involves scratchy chicken cut-outs)Fran Fine, Karen Walker, and the power of unapologetic femininityRecreating Annie in the lounge room, complete with propsTansy’s vampire obsession and Twilight lipstick scandal (you’ve been warned)Kate’s fashion heartbreak, aka “the Prisoner haircut”Pop culture crushes: from Johnny Depp to Jason Segel and beyondThe impact of major cultural moments: Port Arthur, the AIDS crisis, marriage equality, and moreWhy fashion and film weren’t just entertainment — they were survival and self-expressionCreativity is often formed in the most playful, personal, and sometimes cringeworthy moments of childhoodFashion and pop culture can be powerful tools of identity and expressionIt’s brave to say, “I’m good at this” — especially in a culture that rewards self-doubtBig political and cultural events can quietly (or loudly) shape how we see the world, ourselves, and our workYour childhood passions are probably still running the show (just with better lighting)#BluntAndTheBeautiful #PodcastAustralia #MotherDaughterPodcast #CreativityUnpacked #PopCultureNostalgia #TwilightEmbarrassment #FranFineForever #VampireGirlsUnite #FashionFails #TrueBloodTruths #CulturalMoments #StitchNestSponsor #NewPodcastAlert #FunnyPodcast #TheatreLife #WritingCommunity

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• The Week That Was: Taylor’s Engagement, AFL’s Reckoning & the Midwinter Ball Mess

  This week, Tansy emerges from the hairdresser with blonde foils and clarity, while Kate arrives with strong opinions and a side of hay fever. Together, they dive into the week’s cultural chaos: celebrity engagements, conservative couture, AFL dramas, and the ever-present absurdity of modern politics.💍 First up: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s floral fever dream engagement — complete with a massive Super Bowl-esque ring and English teacher vibes. Tansy (reluctantly informed by the internet) breaks down the tortured-poet-to-footy-hunk arc, while Kate questions the ring, the wedding guest list, and the potential hay fever situation.🌈 Then it’s onto AFL and real courage: Mitch Brown comes out as bisexual, opening a conversation about toxic locker room culture, the F-slur on the field, and the long-overdue reckoning in Aussie sport. Tansy and Kate share their take on performative allyship, concussions, the AFL boys-club, and why it’s time to stop excusing violence and abuse as “just part of the game.”🧠 From there, it’s Tasmania vs. stadiums. Is it ethical to build a billion-dollar sports arena while machines at Hobart hospitals are being held together with gaffer tape? The girls say… probably not.👗 And finally — the Midwinter Ball fashion breakdown you didn’t know you needed:Labor divas slayedThe Greens protested in styleThe Libs served “monster-in-law at a rehearsal dinner”Jackie Lambie’s debutante dreamAnd best on ground goes to Jodie Haydon in custom Carla Zampatti, styled by icon Donny Galella.There’s also discourse on linen (spoiler: it’s not black-tie), the perils of shopping on Shein, and why your political stylist should not be your local T-Mall plug.#TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #AFLNews #MidwinterBall #AustralianPolitics #PopCulturePodcast #CelebrityEngagement #PoliticalFashion #TheWeekThatWas #BluntAndBeautiful #PodcastAustralia #TikTokPodcast #FeministPodcast #CulturalCommentary

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• Can We Not?! Our Wildly Unqualified Opinions on What Needs to Stop

  This week on The Blunt and The Beautiful, Kate and Tans unleash a rant-filled, laugh-out-loud episode dedicated to everything they wish people would simply knock off. From the everyday annoyances that make their blood boil to the big societal habits that need a total rebrand, nothing is safe.Armed with wildly unqualified opinions (and zero hesitation), they cover:The big “Can You Nots” – from asking about birth stories to refusing to vaccinate your kidsWhy being rude to waiters, nurses, or anyone in the service industry should be a criminal offenceMispronouncing names you can pronounce (but won’t)Men calling their exes “crazy” – and what it really says about themHusbands making “no sex” jokes about their wives in public – please stopPeople who never ask questions in conversationsRoad rage, boasting about not crying, and chronic one-uppersThe rules they’d enforce if they ran the world (warning: birds and men in night-time packs are in trouble)Education changes they’d make tomorrow – including later school start times and free uniSocial media icks – from monetising tragedies to before-and-after weight loss postsWhy some influencers clearly hate their followersTheir final list of bans, from faceless accounts to middle-aged men on e-scootersThis episode is pure Kate-and-Tans energy – sharp, sarcastic, brutally honest, and absolutely hilarious. They don’t just rant – they roast, reimagine, and rewrite the rules of everyday life.💬 Join the conversation: What’s your biggest “Can You Not”?🎙 The Blunt and The Beautiful – where society gets dissected and the blunt truth always wins.Sponsored by:She Emerges – An Island Escape hosted by KI Dragonfly Guesthouse on Kangaroo Island. A 3–5 day adventure for women ready to embrace their Second Spring with coastal walks, ice baths, sound healing, and connection. For more info please follow the link below:https://www.kidragonfly.com/Timestamps:00:00 – Sponsored by She Emerges01:14 – Can You Not?! The rant begins02:04 – Birth story & baby feeding questions – stop asking03:00 – Rude to waiters? You’re done04:27 – Learn to pronounce names properly05:22 – Men calling their exes “crazy”06:34 – Public “no sex” jokes – just no07:14 – Friends who never ask questions09:09 – Road rage10:40 – Boasting about not crying11:55 – If we ran the world…14:24 – Latecomers & line pushers17:22 – Why rude customers should beware18:18 – The change room mirror rule19:35 – Education system fixes22:30 – University doesn’t define you23:02 – Men with podcasts23:45 – The e-scooter “big bird” incident24:32 – Monetising tragedy online – gross26:47 – Chronic one-uppers vs. genuine empathy30:20 – Before & after body posts – banned31:15 – Influencers who hate their followers34:20 – Faceless troll accounts – stand by your words35:03 – Wrapping up the fixes for society🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week and join us in telling the world: “Can you not?”#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #Season2 #CanYouNot #Podcast #WildlyUnqualifiedOpinions #PetPeeves #ServiceIndustry #SocialMediaIcks #RantPodcast #MotherDaughterPodcast

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• The Week That Was: Frippery, Flogs & Freaky Friday

  This week, Kate and Tansy are back and as unfiltered as ever. From cultural frippery to corporate flops, they break down everything that made headlines (and headaches).Tansy kicks things off with a life update about her house finally getting patched up after 12 years of ductwork drama. Important stuff. Essential, even. Meanwhile, Kate declares the return of “whimsy” with her Richard Scarry car air freshener and ongoing obsession with nostalgic clutter.TOPICS INCLUDE:Labubu Madness: Lady Gaga, Madonna, Marc Jacobs and a cake that looks like a demonic Furby. Is frippery a coping mechanism in late-stage capitalism? Probably.Matt Rife & the ELF Disaster: The comedian-turned-internet-bro is facing backlash for old jokes and a tone-deaf brand partnership. They unpack the scandal, the sexism, and what it says about beauty brands cashing in on controversy.The AFL’s Double Standard: Banning homophobic slurs on the field while hiring Snoop Dogg for halftime? Let’s talk about hypocrisy, performative allyship, and why it’s still not safe for queer players in footy.LV Makeup Mayhem: Louis Vuitton launches their new beauty line — including $217 lip balm and $1500 makeup brushes. Tansy nerds out over formulas, while Kate proposes her new alter ego: Upcycled Mimosa Wax.Freaky Friday 2 Review: Tansy’s solo choc-top matinee experience, and why Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are still queens of screen chemistry. (Also, justice for Lindsay not getting the Devil Wears Prada role.)Want more? LISTEN NOW!#TheWeekThatWas #BluntAndTheBeautiful #MattRife#LabubuMadness #PopCultureWrapUp #AFLControversy #QueerInSport #ELFBeautyFail#LouisVuittonBeauty #JamieLeeCurtis #LindsayLohanIsBack #PodcastAustralia#ComedyPodcast #CulturalCommentary

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